Free sandbags in Westchester County, NY
Where to get sandbags, how to get official alerts, and how to check your own address before the next storm.
Where to get free sandbags in Westchester County, NY
City-run, when storms threaten. In October 2025 the City of Yonkers handed out sandbags at the Yonkers Recycling Center, 735 Saw Mill River Rd, up to five per resident. The Town of Greenburgh gave free sandbags at Town Hall that month, up to eight per household, with proof of residency or ID. Sites are announced before storms by each city or town.
- City of Yonkers: sandbags (Facebook)facebook.com
- Town of Greenburgh: free sandbagsgreenburghny.com
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Westchester County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Westchester County, we email you right away with what to do. We also give you a heads-up a day ahead when NOAA forecasts severe storms or flash-flooding rain.
Want alerts for your exact street instead? Check your address and sign up there.
Flood maps for Westchester County
8,545 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 171 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Westchester County (FEMA data as of September 18, 2026), so you can see the exact zone at your front door in seconds. You'll also see wildfire, earthquake and other hazard layers for your address.
Get official emergency alerts
Search for "Westchester County emergency alerts" on your county's official website, and turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts in your phone's settings.
Before the storm: a quick checklist
- Pick up sandbags early. Supplies run out once a storm is in the forecast.
- Fill bags about halfway and lay them flat, overlapping like bricks, at doorways and the garage door.
- Clear gutters, downspouts and the storm drain in front of your house.
- Move valuables, papers and electronics off the floor.
- Take photos or a video of your rooms and belongings for insurance.
- Never walk or drive through floodwater. Turn around, don't drown.
Questions people ask
Where can I get free sandbags in Westchester County, NY?
City-run, when storms threaten. In October 2025 the City of Yonkers handed out sandbags at the Yonkers Recycling Center, 735 Saw Mill River Rd, up to five per resident. The Town of Greenburgh gave free sandbags at Town Hall that month, up to eight per household, with proof of residency or ID. Sites are announced before storms by each city or town.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Westchester County, NY?
Enter your address at mystormplan.com/check to see your FEMA flood zone and other hazards for your exact property, free.
How many sandbags do I need?
A common rule of thumb is about 100 bags to build a wall 1 foot high and 20 feet long. Most homes use sandbags to steer water away from doorways and garage doors. Fill bags only about halfway so they lie flat and tight.